Millions of people in the UK and northern Europe have glimpsed the best solar eclipse in years.

Today's partial eclipse reached maximum just before 9.34am - the weather was kind with a break in the clouds over Ryedale and North Yorkshire.

In all parts of the UK the eclipse reached at least 83% and the darkness peaked at about 9.35am.

Viewing opportunities were heavily dependent on the cloud cover that shrouded much of the country.